Analysis of "Briar Rose" by Jane Yolen and linking it to poetry by Peter Skrzynecki

Title: Briar Rose Creator/ Composer: Jane Yolen Published: Tom Doherty Associates, November 1993 Text Type: Novel Source: Library Summary: A young woman, Rebecca, promises her dying grandmother that she will uncover her past, as she believes she is Briar Rose. Resultantly she becomes intent on honouring her word and begins thoroughly examining every lead, despite objections from family, she continues on in respect for her grandmother. Following a tarnished paper trail Rebecca is lead towards the …

…text I leant contrasting images are a very powerful tool to imply a message, as I had never seen them well used before. I found that by changing the structure the novel may be both more interesting and easy to read. Also by planning when to introduce information the reader is more actively involved. Personally I really enjoyed the novel. I think the family's character's were weak and too subtle but overall it was excellent.